Admission Requirements

Admission Requirements

ACCELERATED PROGRAM

Number of Students Admitted Each Year: Varies depending upon practicum sites available

Admission Requirements The Mortuary Science program has specific admission requirements and a separate application process. Students must apply and be accepted into the program in order to enroll. Completed applications may be submitted beginning Oct. 1 every year for classes that start the next academic year. Admission to the program is on a rolling basis, but new students are only admitted for the fall semester each year. Mortuary science admission requirements are:

Meet admission requirements of Sandburg

Complete all six general education courses

Complete the admissions checklist.

Submit all transcripts (High School, College or GED) to Sandburg

Submit proof of interview with a licensed funeral director

Hepatitis B Vaccination is required prior to admissions

Enrollment in the program is limited to a specific number of students due to accreditation requirements. Students who enroll in the program must earn a minimum grade of "C" (2.0 on a 4.0 scale) in all courses required in the mortuary science program. Failure to attain these grade requirements will result in dismissal from the program with an option to reapply to the program only available on a onetime basis.